Cluster of Fama Blue Scabiosa on a white background.
Close-up detailed micro view of Fama Blue Scabiosa blooms on white.
Fama Blue Scabiosa arranged in a little glass bottle on a white background.
A close-up of several Fama Blue Scabiosa flowers with some foliage on white background.
Four bright blue blooms of Fama Blue Scabiosa flowers in a glass bottle on a high key background.
Close-up macro view of Fama Blue Scabiosa flowers on a light background.
Cluster of Fama Blue Scabiosa on a white background.
Close-up detailed micro view of Fama Blue Scabiosa blooms on white.
Fama Blue Scabiosa arranged in a little glass bottle on a white background.
A close-up of several Fama Blue Scabiosa flowers with some foliage on white background.
Four bright blue blooms of Fama Blue Scabiosa flowers in a glass bottle on a high key background.
Close-up macro view of Fama Blue Scabiosa flowers on a light background.

Scabiosa Seeds,
Fama Blue

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Description

A brilliantly blue, show-stopping flower to present front and center in landscape design or arrangements. Gargantuan blooms reach 4 inches across and are irresistible to bees and butterflies. This perennial creates short tufts of foliage, with large pincushion blooms standing 24 inches tall on long, wiry stems. Blooms from spring to mid to late summer.

Plant Details

Botanical Name
Scabiosa caucasica
Life Cycle
Perennial
Sun Requirement
Full sun
Days to Germinate
10–14
Days to Maturity
100–140
Planting Depth
¼ in.
Plant Spacing
9–15 in.
Ideal Temperature
65–70°F
Frost Hardy
Yes

Growing Guide

When to Grow

Sow Fama Blue indoors 4 to 6 weeks before your last frost, chilling the seed in the refrigerator for two weeks first to improve germination; seedlings take 10 to 14 days. This one is a frost-hardy perennial for zones 4 to 8. Allow 100 to 140 days to maturity, with bloom from spring into mid to late summer.

How to Sow and Plant

  • Sow indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost. (Cold-stratifying in the fridge for 2 weeks improves germination.)
  • Sow near soil surface, barely covering seeds, as light aids germination.
  • Succession plant every 2-3 weeks until midsummer to provide the best blooms.

How to Grow

  • Annual to 2 feet.
  • Space plants about a foot apart in the bed.
  • Bloom season begins in early summer.
  • Remove spent blooms to prolong blooming season.

PESTS/SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

  • Add lime to strongly acid soils.
  • May require support.
  • Can be affected by common garden pests like aphids, slugs, spider mites, and thrips.

How to Save Seeds

  • Select the heads from which you wish to save seeds and allow them to dry. The spent flowers will dry up and fall off, leaving behind a pale green seed head.
  • Allow selected seed heads to dry on plant and turn brown.
  • Harvest the seed head when seeds begin to fall away. (Mature seed heads can be harvested early and hung to dry further until seeds begin to fall away.) Release the seeds from the seed head by squeezing/rubbing them between your fingers, or through other means of agitation. Winnow to separate chaff and dry further if necessary to ensure seeds are completely dry!
  • Store seeds in airtight containers.

FAQ

How big are Fama Blue flowers?

The blooms are gargantuan, reaching 4 inches across, and they are irresistible to bees and butterflies.

What is the habit of a Fama Blue plant?

It creates short tufts of foliage, with the large pincushion blooms standing 24 inches tall on long, wiry stems. Plants may require support.

Should Fama Blue seed be covered when sowing?

Only barely, ¼ inch at the most. Sow near the soil surface, since light aids germination.

Customer reviews

2.7 / 5 3 Reviews

What gardeners are saying

  • Heads up: Germination is spotty; sow extra and keep the soil warm.

  • Large blue blooms: Blossoms are bigger than Butterfly Blue, in a striking blue.

  • Shorter bloom run: Bloomed less and finished earlier than Butterfly Blue beside it.

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